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Hey folks,
I joined Adam Mockler this morning for a serious conversation about Trump’s escalating attacks on the press, and what those attacks tell us about this political moment.
We get into the White House restricting access for news organizations, the war with Iran, the economy, independent media, and why Adam and I believe staying focused on what’s happening in people’s everyday lives matters right now.
[00:02:19] Adam breaks down the White House’s latest moves against the press and why he sees them as an attack on fundamental First Amendment freedoms.
[00:05:42] I explain why the spectacle can distract from other major stories, including the economy and questions surrounding reported U.S. military casualties in the Iran war.
[00:09:38] We talk about Trump and Vance’s economic promises, rising costs, and why frustration with the administration is becoming such a central political issue.
[00:13:01] We dig into political messaging: how stories about the press, Epstein, and institutional norms can become a window into a much bigger argument about what the government is actually focused on.
[00:17:01] We close on independent media and civic engagement, and why anger, fear, or anxiety can be turned into organizing, conversations, volunteering, and participation.
This conversation is about more than one fight over White House press access. It’s about power, accountability, the economy, war, independent media, and how we respond when political institutions come under pressure. Adam and I also talk about why those of us doing this work cannot afford to back down. If you value independent conversations like this, help me keep them going.
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With urgency,
—Mike
